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YN53 BXC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

381,847 mi
Last recorded381,847 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 BXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 381,847 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 342,342 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 306,132 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 264,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 223,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 183,471 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 146,381 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 145,575 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 102,182 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 102,182 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 69,960 miles

offside rear bump stop damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2007 57,311 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,727 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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YN53 BXC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN53 BXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN53 BXC registered?

YN53 BXC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YN53 BXC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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